Super Hornet Crashes Near China Lake, Pilot in Stable Condition

This post will be updated with additional information as it becomes available. A Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet crashed near Naval Air Station China Lake, Calif., on Tuesday, Naval Air Forces Cmdr. Zach Harrell told USNI News. The single-seat Super Hornet from NAS Lemoore, Calif., was on a training flight over the Superior Valley when the aircraft went down at around 10:10 local time, according to a spokesman from Naval Air Forces. The pilot of the aircraft ejected from the fighter, is currently in stable condition and being treated at a local medical facility. The incident is now under investigation. The … Continue reading Super Hornet Crashes Near China Lake, Pilot in Stable Condition